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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured within a month of the FH6 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L26 matches up versus the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic FH6

 L26 FH6 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon L26

 FH6 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic FH6

 L26 FH6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 against the FH6.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and FH6.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
62
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery (280 shots)
lighter than others (119 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 280 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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